Bomb scare shuts part of White House annex during Olmert visit
A bomb-sniffing dog alerted to a vehicle tied to the Israeli delegation outside Blair House prompting evacuation of a White House annex area. Washington police checked the vehicle as Secret Service spokesman Kim Bruce confirmed. President Bush remained on his schedule inside the White House.
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Pentagon ships archaeology themed playing cards to troops
The Pentagon will send about 40,000 decks of playing cards to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan featuring key archaeological sites. The program, led by Fort Drum archaeologist Laurie Rush, aims to deter removal of artifacts and prevent damage to ruins such as Babylon, where a helicopter pad and sandbags harmed fragments.
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House OKs 50 Million for Global Nuclear Fuel Bank
The House approved a $50 million fund to establish an international nuclear fuel bank, aiming to curb Iran's push for a domestic fuel program. The bill, passed by voice vote, authorizes voluntary contributions to the IAEA to create a guaranteed reactor fuel supply.
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Moscow Tops Mercer List as World’s Most Expensive City
Mercer’s 2007 survey ranks 143 cities by cost of living for expatriates. Moscow remains the priciest, 35 percent above New York, with London 26 percent higher, Seoul and Tokyo close behind. Asuncion is the least costly, about half New York’s level.
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Israel eyes talks on nuclear reserve sales with safeguards
Countries seeking to buy from the reserve must meet IAEA safeguards and avoid uranium enrichment or spent-fuel reprocessing. Olmert offered no public remarks, while Israel signals willingness to negotiate with a Palestinian government excluding Hamas, though the potential impact of talks remains uncertain.
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Abbas asks Bush to restart Mideast peace talks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told President Bush that it was time to restart peace talks as international support for his stance against Hamas grew. Bush would convey the idea to Israeli Prime Minister Olmert in Washington, while Hamas faced isolation after a Gaza takeover.
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Plea Deals Narrow Chicago Mob Racketeering Case Eve of Trial
Two women tied to the Chicago Outfit pleaded guilty on Monday ahead of a major racketeering trial. Five defendants remain, with the case tracing 18 unsolved murders from an FBI probe. Nicholas Ferriola and Joseph Venezia admitted racketeering related crimes and tax evasion.
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U S Opens Door to Treaty on Cluster Bombs
U S officials signaled willingness to negotiate a treaty on cluster bombs in Geneva, reversing prior stance that no new agreement was needed, while opposing a full global ban and seeking a limited accord under the 1980 Convention.
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Battle in Kandahar Kills 100 Plus Across Militants Civilians Police
More than 100 people including militants civilians and police have died in three days of fierce clashes between NATO and the Taliban in southern Afghanistan officials said Monday U.S.-led coalition jets conducted air support to the battles.
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Fake firefighter sentenced for Halloween assault in Manhattan
Peter Braunstein, 43, dressed as a firefighter to gain entry to a coworker’s apartment on Halloween and sexually abused her for 13 hours. He also committed other crimes while fleeing in Ohio and Tennessee, receiving 20 years to life in prison.
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Iran open to new talks with U S over Iraq security
Tehran said it would be open to holding further talks with the United States on Iraq's security while criticizing Washington for lacking a plan to overcome the current crisis. Iranian media cited remarks after ambassador level talks in Baghdad on May 28 that Motaki described as revealing interesting points.
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Dems Call for Probe on Justice Official in 2004 Voter Suppression
Senate Democrats urged the Justice Department to investigate whether a former prosecutor from the agency led efforts to suppress Florida voter turnout in the 2004 presidential election. The request by Edward Kennedy and Sheldon Whitehouse adds to inquires tied to the firings of eight U.S. attorneys.
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Clot-busting Drug May Save Frostbitten Limbs Study
Doctors at the University of Utah report a small study where an anti-clotting drug used for strokes and heart attacks restored blood flow to frostbitten fingers and limbs, potentially reducing amputations. Lead author Dr. Stephen Morris says it rescues tissue that is damaged but not yet dead, signaling a shift beyond traditional frostbite care.
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Forces push into Baghdad outskirts to clear insurgent sanctuaries
U S and Iraqi forces launched attacks on Baghdad's northern and southern flanks to uproot Sunni insurgents, al Qaida and Shiite militants who fled the capital and Anbar. The operation leverages 30 000 new troops with air support as Multinational Division North targets Diyala and surrounding belts. Death tolls from the Iraq conflict climb with 111 nationwide and 33 Baghdad bodies reported. Amarah sees intense fighting as British and Iraqi forces conduct house to house searches.
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